Japan's Big Mo reshapes U.S. corporate power and markets
The piece argues that Japan's strong currency, investments, and leadership in finance are reshaping the global economy. It notes Bridgestone's Firestone purchase, Japanese stake in Wall Street, and Toyota's Kentucky plant, while warning America must reform to regain momentum. It cites Ezra Vogel and Japan's postwar resilience as roots of Big Mo.
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Chicago
George Bush
Tokyo
U.S
Bridgestone
Japan
Firestone
Toyota
Kentucky
Wall Street
la Salle Street
United States
Pacific Bell guards offices with high tech locks and master keys
In Silicon Valley Pacific Bell security shifts from heavy door fortifications to electronic access. The system uses removable lock cylinders, control keys, and re keying to protect 243 buildings and cut lock changing costs. A card access network is planned for 70 buildings, enabling real time occupancy checks.
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Pt&t
Pacific Bell
Bill Stapp
Pac Bell
Pac Hell
Silicon Valley
Lockheed Missiles & Space Co
Sunnyvale
Calif
Stapp
Contra Costa County
San Luis Obispo
San Jose
Bell System
Lukens Inc Leads Modern Steelmaking Pivot to Profit
Lukens Inc adopted computer monitored steelmaking and diversification to lift 1987 sales to $360.94 million and operating earnings to $46.56 million. Under W R Wilson the firm cut costs, expanded into General Steel divisions, and improved productivity to 87 tons of melting per hour from 33 in 1979.
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Joseph Kling
Lukens’ Electric
Lukens
Wall Street
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Isaac Pennock
Brandywine Iron Works & Nail Factory
Chester County
Pennock
W.R. Wilson
Inland Steel Co
Wilson
General Steel Industries Inc
USX Corp
Marathon Oil Co
General Steel
Flex-O-Lite
Encoat
Steel
Phoenix Steel
Aronson
Trade zones policy shifts strain state school funding plan
Tansey led an originally proposed bill to cover a school system loss via state funds, but opposition forced two redrafts and the current measure requires advance notification to taxing authorities when an application arises. Legislators doubt passage this year. Greenslade and Tansey highlight legislative limits and unexpected windfalls.
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Vermilion
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